There is no denying Andy Reid's ability to take a group of unpolished players and turn them into a cohesive, winning unit.

The big primetime stage is where he seems to struggle. At least that was the case through two and a half quarters in Denver Sunday night.

It's almost like Reid tries to be the smartest guy in the room. Instead of going with what works, he likes to show how cagey he can be.

In the end, Reid outthinks himself.

Jamal Charles and Dexter McCluster are the biggest weapons on the Chiefs side. These two feature the speed and elusiveness that has carried this offense the entire season.

Yet, with just over five minutes left in the third quarter, Charles and McCluster have combined for 12 carries — Charles has all of them for 60 yards — and have been targeted less than five times in the passing game.

The Chiefs have been able to hang with the Broncos. That scary No. 1 ranked defense has held Peyton Manning in check and given the offense a shot.

Reid has held Alex Smith and the boys back. He has put his team's fate in the hands of guys like Dwayne “Featherstone” Bowe and someone named Sean McGrath.

The Chiefs win with defense and a bust-out run game. If Reid continues to throw it around the yard, that nine-game win streak is going to come to an end.